Most Popular Books by Barbara McMahon

Maggie needs a job. Kyle Carstairs needs a housekeeper…. Problem solved: Maggie works for Kyle! Maggie knows she''s in for a challenge: Kyle has had five housekeepers in almost as many months! And, sadly, Maggie has a way of constantly getting into a muddle. Kyle quickly decides it''s time to look for housekeeper number seven and yet, somehow, he just can''t shake Maggie off. She''s different from the rest, but she reminds him all too much of someone else…. Hit the altar trail with Barbara McMahon''s WESTERN WEDDINGS! "This book and this series should not be missed by any romance reader." —Rendezvous

"HOW CAN I EVER HOPE TO ATTRACT THE MAN OF MY DREAMS WHEN HE HAS NEVER LOOKED AT ME THAT WAY?" Abigail Trent had never intended to be thirty and still single. So when her colleague Dr. Greg Hastings offered to help her transform from prim-and-proper physician to irresistible temptress, Abigail couldn''t refuse. But she never expected that with just one kiss, Greg would make her feel so desirable and special. For the first time in Abigail''s life, she was keenly aware of the sensations and longings a man''s touch could evoke. Suddenly, she began to hope that what had started out as a Cinderella-esque fantasy could turn into something much more…that maybe Greg was the Prince Charming she''d been waiting for all her life to give her innocence, and her heart.

Savannah Williams loves being a nanny--but her assignment for single dad Declan Murdock is her most challenging yet. Not only is his daughter unruly, but Declan is her ex, whom she''s spent seven lonely years trying to forget.... After Declan''s ex-wife took him for a ride, he''s maintained a suave, in-control persona. He won''t make the same mistake twice. Yet seeing Savannah again lights up Declan''s world. And he begins to wonder whether his real mistake was letting her go....

When Zack Morgan discovers he''s a father, and that his little boy was given up for adoption, he decides to find him. He has to know his son is okay. Life is a struggle for single mom Susan Johnson, but she loves being Danny''s mother. When Zack unexpectedly comes into their lives, he lights up their world. Zack intended to keep his distance, but he''s found the family of his dreams. Only, Susan has no idea who he really is….

For one night, Sam Duncan is determined to dress to impress and let her hair down. It''s New Year''s Eve, and with her hands on the hottest ticket in town, she finds herself dancing with billionaire Mac McAlheny! When the clock chimes twelve, reality strikes! Sam doesn''t belong in Mac''s world—in fact, her stolen night costs Sam her job! But Mac comes to the rescue and makes her nanny to his adorable little son, Tommy. Everything about Mac seems like a dream, but the butterflies Sam feels are definitely real….

Noelle Simpson is devastated when her husband Trevor dies. He left her half the company he’d built with Lincoln Mathias. Now Noelle has to move to San Francisco and convince Linc that she can come up to speed and pull her weight as a full partner. All without thinking about her husband’s final suggestion–that she and Linc get married. Lincoln Mathias isn’t interested in having Noelle around trying to fill Trevor’s place. His partner had been instrumental in growing the company. Noelle had married the boss and stopped work years ago. Yet Trevor’s last wish was she become a full partner. Her lack of knowledge was enough to refuse, but the attraction Linc’s felt for her all these years will be almost impossible to deal with if she moves to San Francisco. They had once worked together, but neither expected the change that brought them back together. Can moving on provide a way to lasting love and happiness? If you like reunion stories, you’ll love Unanticipated Reunion. Get your copy today.

Musician Angelica Cannon arrived in Smoky Hollow, battered suitcase and precious violin in tow, to rediscover her passion for music—not to fall for the town''s most eligible bachelor, Kirk Devon. Kirk''s faded jeans and laid-back charm are a million miles away from the sharp-suited businessmen of New York. But his warm chocolate eyes most definitely put the harmony back into her soul! City girl Angelica has already fallen for Smoky Hollow''s magic—now she''s succumbing to Kirk''s spell….

On board his luxury yacht, Nikos Konstantinos isn''t looking for love. But sharing the breathtaking beauty of the idyllic Greek islands with his pretty new chef is driving him crazy! Independent, free-spirited Sara Andropolous knows Nikos is a Mediterranean dream, but he''s her boss, and she won''t risk her business. And there''s another, secret reason why Nikos is the most unsuitable man she could fall for….

Love wasn''t in the blueprint...until it was. Dani’s just landed the perfect job—great pay, remote location, and best of all, no chance of romantic entanglements. With a baby on the way and a heart that’s still healing, she’s sworn off men for good. Connor is furious when his partner hires a woman—and a pregnant one—for their rough, all-male construction site. But Dani quickly proves she’s tougher than she looks and more competent than most. He’s not looking for a second chance at love—not after what he’s lost. She’s not looking to risk her heart—not after the betrayal she’s endured. But working side by side in the middle of nowhere, Dani and Connor might just discover that love finds you when you least expect it. If you love small-town settings, grumpy/sunshine opposites, and emotional healing, you’ll fall hard for Sweet Meant To Be.

Looking for forgiveness… When Jo Hunter was sixteen, she told a lie that changed the course of her life and the lives of her two foster sisters. Now she’s home to make things right. She needs to make peace with Maddie Oglethorpe, the only mother she’s ever known. Jo is used to people not believing in her, but when Sheriff Sam Witt doubts her story, for some reason it hurts more than she ever could have expected.

Prolific bestselling author Barbara McMahon has won almost every major award in romance, and it''s easy to see why: her stories are heartwarming and emotional journeys that make you remember what it''s like to fall in love. In I''LL TAKE FOREVER, When Jenny Warwick is asked to provide cover for a DEA agent so he can infiltrate the small town where she lives, she reluctantly agrees, unable to believe any of her neighbors would be involved with drugs. Before long everyone in town thinks there’s a romance blooming between her and the new man in town. Kyle is not looking for romance, especially the forever kind. Yet he plays the devoted suitor so well, only Jenny knows it’s part of Kyle’s cover. Or is it?

The Cowboys of Wildcat Creek are independent, rugged and trustworthy. They live by the code of the West. Be swept away by the men of Wildcat Creek as they stand up to overwhelming challenges and open their hearts to a strong and lasting love. Download your copies today!

Holly Bennett hadn''t listened to her father, and his words came back to haunt her when the boy she idolized got her pregnant and left town. A decade has dulled the pain--until the cowboy who broke her heart moves in next door.-- To settle an old score Ty Alvarez tells himself their passion is dead, yet he can''t ignore the sweet memories that flood back, especially after he and Holly realize they allowed a bitter old tyrant to steal years from their lives. Now he has the chance to be Holly''s hero again, but only if he chooses love over revenge.-- Home on the Ranch Cowboys, ranches, home and family-- stories you won''t soon forget.

The three Harts of Texas books in one box set. Rebel Heart – Jase is a rodeo cowboy looking for the big win until being tossed by a bronc breaks his arm. A chance to help a buddy''s widow gives him something to do until he heals. Neither is looking for anything more. Tangled Hearts – Two years have flown by since Brianna and Jake last saw each other. Has the fire burned out, or will the sparks flare once they are thrown together again? Reckless Heart – Molly can''t hold a job beyond six months so why should being a cook on Josh''s ranch be any different? What she wants and what she gets might just merge to be the same thing.

Life as I knew it was revolutionized the very day Fiona Hunter came to town. With her feisty temperament and her do-what-it-takes attitude, she has me spinning in circles. As sheriff, I swore to keep order and fairness throughout the parish—but how can I uphold this duty when all I want is to protect her? Despite her relentless bickering and the skirmishes we fight, I can''t help but be smitten when she flashes me a smile.

Abby Talmadge is impatient with the time it’s taking to locate their missing father. When she learns one of three men could be him, she jumps in to find out. The quest isn’t as straight forward as she hoped. The man she came to meet is out of town for two more weeks. She devises a plan to go undercover on the estate and be front and center when he returns. The only fly in the ointment is Dev Hamilton, stepson extraordinaire. Dev Hamilton is protective of his stepfather because of his illness. When someone out of the blue claims to be his long lost daughter, Dev suspects a scam. He refuses to even discuss the matter. Beside, now that his secretary has hired a new gardener, he has other interests in the pretty young woman who will be living on his dad’s estate. Abby’s pretense of being a gardener isn’t easy, she hardly knows a daisy from a rose. But she has to convince Dev enough to let her stay until his stepfather returns. Can the relationship that’s starting to bloom between them hold up when her charade is discovered? If you love romance stories where someone’s playing a charade, you’ll be intrigued with Trusting Abby and how she does her best to pull off the pretense. Buy Trusting Abby today and settle in for a fun-filled adventure.

Eliana flees her father''s unreasonable demands and ends up penniless in a small town on the Spanish Costa Blanca. Desperate for a job and a place to stay, she learns of an opening for a transcriptionist at the home of mystery writer Alessandro. Mistaken for an applicant, she takes on the job and is grateful for the room and board provided. Despite his reputation as a recluse mourning his deceased wife, Alessandro can''t help but be drawn to Eliana. As they work together and get to know each other better, their initial curiosity turns into genuine affection. But when Eliana''s father sends the man he wants her to marry to bring her back home, she refuses to go. Alessandro overhears their conversation and assumes the worst - that Eliana had lied about her intentions from the beginning. Enraged, he fires her on the spot. Yet even in the midst of their misunderstanding, neither can fully let go of their feelings for one another. Can an honest discussion clear the air and lead to lasting happiness?

We were high school sweethearts until Cassie played a pivotal role in the most awful night of my life when my sister tragically killed herself. Though that was not the reason Cassie was removed from her foster home and placed elsewhere, it was opportune timing. Now twelve years later she''s returned. I''m stuck between wanting to make her suffer for that night or embracing her tightly and never letting go

The Escape Jenny is a elementary school teacher on summer vacation, escaping an awkward situation in her home town after a recent breakup with her fiancé. A short-term summer job is perfect. And who wouldn''t like the temporary job in New Orleans watching a precious baby girl. Let the good times roll. The Promise Injured oil worker Jared Montgomery lost his best friend in a horrific accident. Now he returns to New Orleans to recuperate, bringing his friend''s orphaned baby home with him. He''d promised to bring her to the US if anything happened to his friend. Since Jared spends most of his time traveling the world, he''ll put the little girl up for adoption, as soon as a suitable family is found. Best Laid Plans Jared finds himself falling for the adorable baby girl and her beautiful and outspoken nanny. But this footloose and fancy free bachelor has never been one to choose home over adventure. And Jenny''s definitely not looking for any ties by summer''s end. Just how much sway does a baby have? REVIEWS: Winning characters, sweet loving and a relaxed writing style blend charmingly. 4 Stars Romantic Times Magazine A rich, multi-layered love story with vibrant characters which touch the hearts of readers. Rendezvous Enchanting tale of passionate romance in the historic French Quarter. Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX Delightful Reading–highly recommended. Word Wraps